A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-820, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE AS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN PRIVATE FAMILY COURT CASES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK TO SERVE AS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM.
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Introduced
Passed 1st Chamber
3Passed 2nd Chamber
4To Governor
5Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Apr 1Referred to Committee on JudiciaryLatest
Apr 1Introduced and read first timeMinor
Apr 1Read third time and sent to SenatePassed 1st Chamber
Mar 31Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
Vote recorded Passage of Bill. Result: pass.Lower
Mar 31Read second timeMinor
Mar 31AmendedMajor
Mar 31Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan, Erickson, Bradley, Gibson
Mar 31Scrivener's error corrected
Mar 26Committee report: Favorable with amendment JudiciaryMinor
Mar 25Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell